Support Worker (Waken Nights) – Dunfermline
Contract: Waken Nights, 30 hours per week
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Location: Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0BF
Contract Type: Permanent
Description
At Real Life Options, we provide person-centred support to empower individuals to live the life they choose. Support is uniquely tailored to each person, ensuring they have control and choice over how their support is planned and delivered.
As a Support Worker (Waken Nights), you will provide both physical and emotional support, helping people build positive relationships, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals.
This role involves working in supported living services with individuals who may have autism and varying levels of communication. Previous experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour is desirable but not essential — full training and SVQ 2/3 qualification support will be provided.
What You’ll Do
- Support individuals with personal care, medication, and household tasks
- Promote independence and wellbeing
- Communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals
- Follow support plans and risk assessments
- Maintain accurate records of care
- Work independently and as part of a team
Shift Pattern
Night shifts: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Caring and compassionate
- Honest and reliable
- Flexible and self-motivated
- A good communicator
- Inclusive and values-driven
If you can tick six or more of these qualities, you could be the right fit!
Requirements:
- Able to work as part of a team and lone work confidently
- Problem-solving and initiative-taking skills
- Enhanced PVG required (we’ll support your application)
What We Offer
- £12.60 per hour
- 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
- Accredited training and development opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
- £10,000 Life Cover
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail and service discounts via Reward Gateway
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial wellbeing support
- Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Recognition and reward initiatives
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Email your CV to: recruitment@reallifeoptions.org
Please note that initial contact will usually be made via email — remember to check your inbox and junk folders regularly.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or additional needs during the recruitment process.
Reference: LI1415671DunSWN
Employer: Real Life Options
